Theatre Rental Grant Program

Are you an established or an emerging arts or culture organization that needs a well-equipped venue to produce an event?

Check out the Theatre Rental Grants Program. Restrictions apply, so view the documents below for all of the details.

Current status

Applications open: now available

Applications due: March 20, 2024

Eligible applicants

• Vancouver-based, non-profit, professional arts or culture organization
• In operation for at least six months before the application deadline
• Mandated to present, produce, create, or develop arts and cultural work
• Actively promote your events to a citywide audience

Eligible projects

Your organization may apply for this grant to rent:

• The Orpheum
• The Annex
• Vancouver Playhouse
• Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Grant funding can pay for:

• Venue fees, including the services of some City of Vancouver IATSE technicians during your theatre rental
• Some front-of-house fees
• Technical days and rehearsal uses

The funding can't pay for:

• Fundraising events for a third party (such as a group other than the applicant society)
• Events that aren't aligned with the society's mandate
• Administration charges (insurance, licences)
• Taxes (GST)
• Technical service charges above what's included in a technical day (stage crew wages, dance floor installation, piano tuning, and so on)
• Audience services labour for pre- and post-show events and receptions, and charges for merchandising, licensing and commission, additional security, stage door, and so on
• Stage crew wages beyond what is included within the rental fee

How to apply

1. Read the information guide PDF file (284 KB)

   The information guide has details about:

   • Program description and objectives
   • Eligible applicants and activities
   • Rental rates
2. Contact the Vancouver Civic Theatres Theatre Rental Grant Administrator to confirm your organization's eligibility, check on venue availability, and complete a booking request form.
   • Phone: 604-665-3028
   • Email: peter.kendall@vancouver.ca
3. If your group and project are eligible, we will email you an invitation to apply online.